Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 wishing to specialise in this dynamic clinical area, to join a well-established Acute Stroke team at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital. You will work with the wider MDT to provide high-quality therapy intervention, working towards service improvement and development. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by deputising for the team leader and providing day-to-day management of Band 5, assistant staff, and students. You will have: Opportunities to gain experience across all aspects of the acute inpatient stroke pathway. Experience of complex discharge planning and liaison with community services Full support from the Team Leader, Clinical Therapy Lead and peers If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today Main duties of the job Perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse stroke presentations to provide a therapeutic diagnosis and develop and deliver a specialised individual treatment programme. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Participate in CPD and other departmental activities. Supervise staff in Acute Stroke Unit Setting at a lower grade and students (own discipline). To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, including managing patients in your care and working without direct supervision. Maintain respiratory competencies to facilitate participation in out of hours service as required To deputise for the Band 7 in their absence. Good time management, good organisational skills, a flexible approach, effective interpersonal skills, and problem-solving ability are required. Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams practice within the department. Work within Trust Guidelines and CSP Guidelines. To participate in the evening, weekend and statutory holiday on-call duties. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CSS-BA-9347 Job locations Basildon Nethermayne,, Essex, Basildon SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities You will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work. You will work as a member of the stroke rehabilitation team, working within that specialist MDT. Please see attached Job Description and pers spec for greater detail and Job description Job responsibilities You will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work. You will work as a member of the stroke rehabilitation team, working within that specialist MDT. Please see attached Job Description and pers spec for greater detail and Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy Desirable Basic bobath course Registration Essential HCPC Desirable CSP Experience Essential Experience in stroke / neuro setting Supervising / mentoring experience NHS acute experience Desirable Service improvement experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy Desirable Basic bobath course Registration Essential HCPC Desirable CSP Experience Essential Experience in stroke / neuro setting Supervising / mentoring experience NHS acute experience Desirable Service improvement experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nethermayne,, Essex, Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)